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Parents: Four essential tips for back-to-school success

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

As the back-to-school season arrives, parents across the countryknow they must ready up for emergency shopping sprees, uniformmishaps and the looming cold and flu outbreaks at schools.In all the hustle, is crucial that parents do not to overlook theirchildren's mental state.This transition can be daunting for both kids and parents, oftenleading to anxiety and stress. Especially in the aftermath of covid-19,when many of our kids lost out on important early socialisation, it’simportant to recognise the signs of stress, and know how to addressthem early to prevent them from developing into more seriousconditions.Beyond that, our kids need to be put in the ‘zone’ where they canfocus and perform to their very best. These essential back-to-school mental health tips for parents to ensure a smooth and stable start to the school year.Look for the signs of anxiety or distractionsThe biggest red flag to look out for are unexplained changes inbehaviour. If your child is displaying signs of mood...

Miss Manners: They stormed off and forgot the cooler. How long do I have to keep it?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

DEAR MISS MANNERS: How long does one need to keep something that is left behind at your house and ensure it’s in the same condition when returned?Related ArticlesAdvice | Miss Manners: What am I allowed to say about a stranger’s hair? Advice | Miss Manners: My husband doesn’t understand why I was so mad at his friend Advice | Miss Manners: Did I deserve this treatment for being a few minutes late? Advice | Miss Manners: If I’m in the aisle seat, do I have any say over the window blind? Advice | Miss Manners: She claimed she was just kidding. How do I make her see it wasn’t funny? For example, a cooler, which its owner forgot when they left dinner in a huff because they got mad at their brother (whole other story there).I’ve made repeated attempts to get them to come get it, as I cannot drive due to medical conditions.I do not have a garage, so I kept it inside my home ...

Dear Abby: She caused me so much pain, and now she wants back in my life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

DEAR ABBY: When I was in middle school, my mother made many poor decisions that culminated in her incarceration and a rather unpleasant boyfriend.Related ArticlesAdvice | Dear Abby: He won’t buy a bed. Should I date him anyway? Advice | Dear Abby: I’m offended that my friend doesn’t want my medical advice Advice | Dear Abby: Am I right that life is too short to stay with my unpredictable husband? Advice | Dear Abby: My husband ruins every vacation. Can I leave him home? Advice | Dear Abby: Why do they think I should give up my barstool for them? After she was released, she still didn’t show up for any significant milestones in my or my siblings’ lives.Now that I have kids of my own, I feel I have more perspective on my mother’s choices — and it’s not a flattering picture.Hearing about the poor decisions she continues to make gets me so upset that a phone ca...

Gun laws and mental health: Fairfax and Montgomery counties explain their approaches

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Evan Glass introduces the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act on Sept. 26, 2023. (Courtesy Evan Glass) Montgomery County, Maryland, Council President Evan Glass introduces the Suicide Awareness and Firearm Education Act on Sept. 26, 2023. (Courtesy Evan Glass) From firearm legislation to focusing on mental health, two D.C.-area jurisdictions are finding different approaches to tackle the growing number of gun deaths in the region.During Suicide Prevention Month, Fairfax County, Virginia, reported new data on its “red flag law,” while officials in nearby Montgomery County, Maryland, propose a bill designed to tackle mental health and gun violence.Mo...

Player of the Week: Watkins Mill’s Kayon Prather

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

(new Image()).src = "https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384&cid=c2ffed0c-3624-46c0-b10f-97c976d290a3";cnx.cmd.push(function() { cnx({ playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: "87d3e8b5-30b3-4feb-bce0-042cd8b7cd0b"}).render("6ee6f52cd84e4c1d9ded8061fe2fada1"); });Watkins Mill sophomore football player Kayon Prather doesn’t look like your typical running back. At 6 feet and 260 pounds, he appears better suited for his position on other side of the ball: defensive end, where he focused much of his energy in the season’s first three games.But a change in offensive strategy put Prather in a better position to succeed on both sides of the ball this past Friday. And he took full advantage. Prather rushed eight times for 127 yards and four touchdowns on offense and made four tackles for loss with two sacks on defense as the Wolverines ended one of the region’s longest losing streaks, beating Wheaton 27-13, for the first win...

Capuozzo, Garbisi and Allan shifted by Italy again for All Blacks match at Rugby World Cup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

LYON, France (AP) — Key Italy backs Tommaso Allan, Paolo Garbisi and Ange Capuozzo were rearranged again for the Rugby World Cup match against New Zealand on Friday.The game is a must-win for both in the race for a quarterfinal berth from Pool A. Italy has never beaten the All Blacks.Allan, Garbisi and Capuozzo were at 10, 12 and 15 — their club or natural positions — against Uruguay last week.But coach Kieran Crowley on Wednesday put Allan back at fullback, Capuozzo on the wing, and Garbisi at flyhalf.Lock Dino Lamb, scrumhalf Stephen Varney and inside center Luca Morisi were also back as starters after Uruguay was overcome 38-17 from 17-7 down at halftime last week.The changes mean Italy was restored almost to the side which won its opening match against Namibia 52-8. The only difference was Saracen’s Marco Riccioni at tighthead prop instead of Benetton’s Simone Ferrari, who was in the reserves.The bench was also freshened with the introduction of Hame Faiva, props Iva...

Los sindicatos culinarios y de camareros de Las Vegas votan a favor de autorizar una huelga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

(CNN) — El Sindicato de Trabajadores Culinarios Local 226 y el Sindicato de Camareros Local 165 votaron este martes a favor de autorizar una huelga, dijeron en un post en X, antes conocido como Twitter.Los miembros votaron en un 95% a favor de la autorización de una huelga en Las Vegas, dijeron los sindicatos. La dirección del sindicato está ahora autorizada a convocar una huelga, pero las negociaciones con varios hoteles continuarán la próxima semana, dijeron.Termina la huelga de guionistas de Hollywood tras 148 díasLos dos sindicatos representan a 60.000 trabajadores en Las Vegas y Reno, y 53.000 trabajadores tenían derecho a votar en la autorización de huelga de este martes, según un comunicado de los sindicatos. Aproximadamente 40.000 miembros están trabajando bajo un contrato expirado que había terminado a principios de este mes, dijeron.Reno no participa en la votación de autorización de la huelga.Los sindicatos piden, entre otras cosas, mejores salarios, una reducción d...

Rex Heuermann, acusado de matar a 3 de las Cuatro de Gilgo, comparecerá ante un tribunal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

(CNN) — El sospechoso de los asesinatos de Gilgo Beach, Rex Heuermann, deberá comparecer este miércoles ante un tribunal de Nueva York para una vista sobre su caso, en el que se ha declarado inocente de asesinato por la muerte de tres mujeres hace más de una década.El descubrimiento de los restos de las mujeres cerca uno del otro en diciembre de 2010 en una playa de Long Island, y los asesinatos de otras personas en la zona, atrajo la atención nacional y provocó la búsqueda de un posible asesino en serie.Heuermann, un consultor de arquitectura de 59 años de Massapequa Park, fue detenido hace dos meses y está acusado de tres cargos de asesinato en primer grado en relación con las muertes de Melissa Barthelemy en 2009 y Megan Waterman y Amber Costello en 2010, según la fiscalía del condado de Suffolk.Se ha declarado inocente a través de su abogado.¿Quiénes son las cuatro mujeres asesinadas en Gilgo Beach?Heuermann se espera que asista a la audiencia de estado de la mañana de est...

Giants and Padres meet in series rubber match

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

San Diego Padres (78-80, third in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (78-80, fourth in the NL West)San Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Matt Waldron (1-3, 4.58 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 29 strikeouts); Giants: Sean Manaea (7-6, 4.43 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 120 strikeouts)FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Giants -110, Padres -110; over/under is 8 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series.San Francisco has a 44-33 record in home games and a 78-80 record overall. The Giants are 31-14 in games when they hit two or more home runs.San Diego has gone 34-43 on the road and 78-80 overall. Padres hitters have a collective .330 on-base percentage, the seventh-best percentage in MLB play.The teams square off Wednesday for the 13th time this season. The Padres lead the season series 7-5.TOP PERFORMERS: Wilmer Flores has 22 doubles and 22 home runs for the Giants. LaMonte Wade Jr is 6-for-26 with a...

Mets bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Marlins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:37:42 GMT

Miami Marlins (81-75, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (71-85, fourth in the NL East)New York; Wednesday, 4:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Braxton Garrett (0-0); Mets: TBDFANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Marlins -130, Mets +110; over/under is 7 1/2 runsBOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will try to stop a four-game skid when they play the Miami Marlins.New York is 71-85 overall and 39-36 at home. The Mets have hit 205 total home runs to rank fifth in the NL.Miami is 81-75 overall and 35-40 in road games. The Marlins have gone 62-35 in games when they record at least eight hits.The teams meet Wednesday for the 11th time this season. The Mets lead the season series 7-3.TOP PERFORMERS: Francisco Lindor has 33 doubles, two triples and 27 home runs while hitting .250 for the Mets. Mark Vientos is 10-for-39 with three home runs over the past 10 games.Jorge Soler leads the Marlins with 36 home runs while slugging .512. Luis Arraez is 16-for-40 with a double, four home runs and six ...